When I was a kid back in the 70s, Peter was the coolest thing on two legs. Lord, how I miss those days! It was such an awesome time to grow up! My favorite summer was 1977. My days were filled with nothing but Star Wars and KISS at their PEAK! I literally wore the grooves out on my copy of Love Gun! 💖
Look the issues are apparent, but so unimportant at this point. I mean you can't hate on this. It's good enough to be enjoyable, and fun, and the guy singing is living not just his dream, but the dream of all of us who picked up a pair of drumsticks because of Peter Criss. This is actually quite beautiful to watch, and an incredibly cool thing for this guy to have. Really cool on Peter's part as well as the whole band. Thumbs up.
I started playing drums because of Peter Criss on KISS Alive. It's really that simple. My decision to learn that instrument was made then. Thanks Peter for the inspiration. :-)
That’s how I think of it too. Same goes for Ace and Paul. Now they’re terrible to listen to but there was a moment they shined. That moment inspired millions to chase after the same. I respect them for that but for their own sake it’s better to stop now before they become laughable. The old fans will understand but the youngsters out there will destroy them.
@Stephen Joens Not everyone is a native American or English but if you just try to read his comment comprehensively it's very clear what he means. He's just saying that the issues between Peter and Kiss are irrelevant. He brought influence and inspired millions of player around the world. To see the guy still playing and having fun is great stuff. No need for the WTF, by the way. Just keep it respectful, especially in these corona days.
@@wattage2007 I think it's pretty obvious what I was talking about." He had that swing and that style". Gene Simmons speaking about Peter Criss at their Rock and Roll Hall Fame induction ceremony. Check it out WTF!!!
@@wattage2007 not much anymore, but in the early days Peter had a beautiful swing to his playing. A bounce that gave those records the feel they possessed. That was gone upon the arrival of Eric ... who was technically a better drummer but he did not possess the swing that Peter offered naturally. It was much like the swing that Ringo lent to the Beatles feel. It was evident to me as a kid upon hearing Dynasty and Unmasked and even some of side 4 of Alive II that it was not Peter playing even before the truth was announced... it was because that swing was not there. The drumming was absolutely GREAT ... but it was not Peter's particular feel.
For me strutter always has been a peter Criss song, my favourite drummer was also a KISS drummer (Eric Carr) but for me anyone plays this song like peter. The skills of singer have impressed me , and the band is on point.
My first inclination was to make a good natured joke, but then I got distracted and it was playing in the background and the singer and the rest of the band was pretty solid!! Really well done!
Peter Criss once said that when they started Kiss and started rehearsing they played the Wicked Lester songs which although good, weren't really setting the world on fire. But when Paul brought in "Strutter" He was going "Okay, now, we're taking it to a whole other level!"
That's about all he's good for these days: one song in a studio with five other people who aren't going to tell him to arrive on time. Not being mean: he's over 70, he's had to cope with injury, drugs, lawsuits, no income; he's slightly retarded, and he's very bitter, he's a liar, and he doesn't practice at all due to his age and injuries, so, just sayin'...
Jon Dunmore ahh yes another person who doesn’t know peter personally and hasn’t heard the real stories, just another punk brainwashed by the gene and Paul band. Gene and Paul are the liars.
@@marcf869 -- Oh wow, you put five a's in your comment. You must have won that exchange. I didn't train hard enough punching my 'o' key. Let me try: Uh, nooooooooooooooooooo. (Hey, I did it! The triumph of the human spirit! That means MY statements is correct now!)
Nice vocals! Not in a studio processing his voice through million dollar equipment. As for Peter, he's the MAN!!!! This band sounds as good as the real Kiss.....
Peter Criss and the Ventures' Mel Taylor are the first drummers who caught my attention around the age of 5 or 6. I have many heroes, but these were the first. THANK YOU, PETER CRISS for being part of the reason I discovered the joy of drums and drumming!
Pete will always be a great drummer. And as far as a human, he is top notch. We all have had demons in our past. Look at him today. My shit is weak in my past also. So, Pete is doing his thing. Well. Fuck you Paul. Maybe you need a dose of humility like Pete got.
@@jondunmore4268 What's the problem, he isn't as flashy as you think he should be? Playing and writing music for 14 years I'd take a guy who I can rely on keeping time all day but isn't flashy over a guy that can play crazy fills quickly, but speeds up and slows down constantly. Good drumming is all about keeping steady time, as well as playing to the song. If you want people to notice you, play lead guitar.
@@Ayyem93 -- You're obviously hiding some deep pain, my redheaded step-child. Please find some friends soon who can support you through your time of need.
I think all the people bashing Peter Criss are all forgetting one thing. Peter played drums in one of the all time at least top 10 bands on the planet which in my opinion makes him legendary. Its not about his technique or how fast he could play and all the other horse shit people are saying about him. Its about what he was a part of and Kiss have their place in history forever. There will never be another band like Kiss or a drummer like Peter. You all have to get over it. The man is 72 years old and is not looking to set the world on fire again. Looks like he is just having a great time playing. Why would anyone be concerned if he is boring or don't have it anymore or can't make it through an entire concert? He needs to prove nothing to no one. He's been there done that and just living his life. End of story!
Blippy Stiffington Your entitled to your opinion but wether he sucks or not he is still the original drummer of one of the biggest bands on the planet and that says it all.
Hi James. Now that's an asinine to make isn't it? First off i am a full time musician and i don't suck. LOL Your response is one of the reasons i don't like to respond to posts online because of getting answers like the one you gave. I didn't say Peter Criss was Dave Weckl. I stated that no matter which way you put it or what your opinion is he was and always will be the original drummer that played in one of the biggest rock bands on the planet that made tons of money. I don't understand why people read into this stuff so much. Does it make you feel better to say he sucks considering what he achieved? Your entitled to your opinion and respect it. I just don't get how people make crazy statements about other musicians who have and will do more than we can only dream about. Have a good one.
Anthony Liberto Fact: Peter Criss is not now, never has been, and never will be a good drummer. If you knew all the shit the band had to do from 1976 to 1979 to just play that material, you'd know what I mean. They finally gave up on him in 1979 and used session drummers instead. His return in 1995 was full of problems. The dude simply cannot play the drums well. Period. Jazz drumming takes a whole different level of skill, and Peter certainly doesn't have that skill. Listen, no offense, but if you don't know he sucks, you must suck. You don't have 22 years experience, you have one year experience repeated 22 times.
He still has the chops...probably wouldn’t be able to do a full show or tour but he’ll always be the original drummer/co-founder of KISS and no one can take that away from him.
James Rudd good for you fuckwad, the beats wouldn’t be here to teach or learn if it wasn’t for him, playing something already created is easy, it takes skill to CREATE something.
I always say that there´s no one like Peter. He may be not the greatest drummer, but he has something that others don´t... His own personality. I´m glad to see Peter Drumming againg.
Can you imagine a rock hero you have listen to growing up is playing drums for you? How surreal that would be to turn around and there is Peter Criss. Awesome.
Peter is AWESOME...that long tom roll off was tight...and the triplet close to the end was skits....I really enjoyed this....even tho KISS Alive was partially dubbed...the Drum Solo was not...that I know of....and still is one of the BEST DRUM Solo's EVER!!...Thank You.....I really enjoyed this!!!
James Rudd ....excuse me....I am a MUSICIAN....I attended and graduated from MUSICIANS INSTITUTE and I have had lessons with Van Halen Vai Metheny Batten....also attended MANY DRUM Seminars taught by Pocaro and Smith and etc....so...seems to me you dont know the FIRST thing about me....dumbass!!!....go troll somewhere else you hack......incidentally....why did you only reply to MY comment ?!....there are many more COMPLIMENTARY comments here about Peters PLAYING....why don't you reply to the others....the first thing I was taught in MUSIC SCHOOL was to APPRECIATE ACCEPT AND APPLAUD.....NEVER criticize condemn or complain....so....it is clear to ME....YOU are not even CLOSE to being a MUSICIAN because a COMPLIMENTARY COMMENT triggered NEGATIVITY from within YOU!
Gregg Galdo Funny you mention Porcaro. I knew him. He taught me more about drumming than anyone else. He would have been the first to tell you Peter is not a good drummer. Granted, he would do it graciously and politely, but would do it nonetheless. He was a wonderful guy. I am not as nice. Here's the bottom line - if you don't know Peter is a bad drummer, you suck as a musician. Period. It is really that simple. Keep up the lessons, it's obvious you need many more if them. Then again, your one year of experience repeated 22 times kind of leads me to believe you won't ever not suck.
I recently saw vintage footage of Peter Criss drum solo during one of their old concerts. He really had it going on back then and was a force to be reckoned with. He did really well. So he really could play drums.
I was probably about seven years old when I found his first solo album it was on 8 track it was pretty much the only thing I had. I man wore that tape out I played it every day beating on card board boxes I can still my older brother saying he wished that tape would break nowadays I have a real set and I still play those same songs what ever drumming capability I have I owe to this man
Ok, now I KNOW you are an uneducated buffoon. Bonham was one of THE greatest drummers in the rock world. Peter NEVER held a candle to him. Jesus, dude, get off the drugs......DRUGS ARE BAD!!!!!
I am reading all these posts then came upon yours. Bonham wasn't that great? I have to ask you what is it that you think made Bonham not great and i am not talking about comparing him to Peter Criss. I am just talking about drumming. It amazes me how people make statements without being able to back them up so i am looking forward to hearing why you think Bonham wasn't that great. Thanks!
I love it. Very reminiscent of their studio version. I like Vito's vocals better than Paul's. I could definitely hear this version on an 8-track tape blaring through those pillow style clunky headphones 🎧, and me just letting the stress of another elementary school day fade away as I hang out in my attic bedroom doodling on paper instead of doing my homework back in the day. Liked and saved in my playlist. Awesomeness! 🤗😀
I saw him in March of1975 Schererville Indiana....they just put out the album....or 8-track "Hotter Than Hell".....no CDs back then.....I don't even think cassettes were popular yet.What a great band.
This is obviously his band hosting a guy who wanted to sing a kiss song- probably during rehearsals for his farewell shows. He’s in his 70’s- he’s had tendinitis and other issues- but the song parts are all there, and his timekeeping is steady. He’s just not snapping the drums like a guy who has no tendon issues- I don’t understand the negative commentary on this vid
As far as his haters, their just a bunch of wanna be rock star losers who've never accomplished anything in the music business near the level that Peter did. Peter's playing was fabulous on those first 5 Kiss albums. He's toured the world several times in one of the biggest rock bands in history. He's influenced millions of kids to pick up drumsticks. How many of his detractors and little haters can say that ? That's right, not too many. All they know is double bass blast beats and hitting the drums as hard as possible with no concept of Accents or taste. Losers, that's what they are and all they'll ever be. True story ! Rock on forever Peter !!!🥁
Exactly ! Fuck the haters !!! Peter accomplished more than most of them ever will. How many of those idiots can say they played in one of the biggest bands in history ? How many Gold and Platinum records have they played on ? How many times have they been on sold out world tours ? How many have played on one of the most influential albums in rock history Kiss Alive ? Peter wasn't the best drummer ever and he never claimed he was. He played with feeling and from his heart. He was an integral part of Kiss's success in the 70's. He's not 27 anymore. So what, we're all going to get old. Peter's playing on those first 5 Kiss albums was great ! Fuck the haters ! Bunch of wanna be rock star losers. And oh yeah...by the way, Peter is still a millionaire.
Peter never was the most technically proficient drummer out there, but he had a feel and swing that fit those songs perfectly and he always "played the song" as they say great. All those comments talking shit on a man over 70 that is a legend and inspired millions of young people to pursue their passion for music is pathetic and sad. There's more to music than who has the fastest this or the most complex that.
When I was a kid back in the 70s, Peter was the coolest thing on two legs. Lord, how I miss those days! It was such an awesome time to grow up! My favorite summer was 1977. My days were filled with nothing but Star Wars and KISS at their PEAK! I literally wore the grooves out on my copy of Love Gun! 💖
Sounds like my house in 77.
Hell ya bud the originals got my heart pumpn not many bands did that !!!!!
Cool! 👍🙂👍
Greetings From Finland KIZZ Fan Since 1976!
I Miss Those Times Too! 🙂
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@@sandytinky Thank You Sandy! 🤗
No one can play like Peter! He's got that swing, timing, groove!
Even Peter can't play like Peter anymore.
Are you serious? Eric Carr was much better...
All the great drummers ...Criss was a mid-range drummer
@@preussegermane582 Eric butchered the klassics.
@@jondunmore4268 The man is about to be pushing 80 and hasn't maintained his chops. Any other obvious critiques you'd like to lay on us?
@@WilliamT1964 -- Yeh, Peter Criss is a nutter.
Peter still kicking that ass. Living legend. Great video.
Pete,kicks that ass!
the fill at 2:43 is vintage Peter Kiss!
This was like a breath of fresher. Still has that same original feel. Love you Peter.
Great improvisational roll at 2:44. Peter still has it. IMHO there is no KISS without Peter and Ace.
Well, they still existing. The original formation was magic, but no make up formations were quality, professionalism and high level.
the saddest thing is that you are being honest about your uninformed opinion.
You got that backwards. There's no KISS with Peter and Ace...
To be honest, that's not a difficult thing to do.
@@holdingtonfarley4444 Right, playing in a room with a bunch of friends isn't the same as an 18 month tour!
peter still has that original chemistry sound when playing
Look the issues are apparent, but so unimportant at this point. I mean you can't hate on this. It's good enough to be enjoyable, and fun, and the guy singing is living not just his dream, but the dream of all of us who picked up a pair of drumsticks because of Peter Criss. This is actually quite beautiful to watch, and an incredibly cool thing for this guy to have. Really cool on Peter's part as well as the whole band. Thumbs up.
I started playing drums because of Peter Criss on KISS Alive. It's really that simple. My decision to learn that instrument was made then. Thanks Peter for the inspiration. :-)
That’s how I think of it too. Same goes for Ace and Paul. Now they’re terrible to listen to but there was a moment they shined. That moment inspired millions to chase after the same. I respect them for that but for their own sake it’s better to stop now before they become laughable. The old fans will understand but the youngsters out there will destroy them.
@Stephen Joens Not everyone is a native American or English but if you just try to read his comment comprehensively it's very clear what he means. He's just saying that the issues between Peter and Kiss are irrelevant. He brought influence and inspired millions of player around the world. To see the guy still playing and having fun is great stuff. No need for the WTF, by the way. Just keep it respectful, especially in these corona days.
As a KISS fan and a guitarist, I would LOVE to play Strutter or ANY song with Peter Criss behind the kit! That would be cool as fuck.
Stephen Joens toddler
Great to see Peter Criss behind the drums!
Right !!!
Drink it in, chuck and David, because you'll never see him behind the drums on a KISS stage again.
@@jondunmore4268 Oh shut the fuck up already.
@@2112res -- Bwohahahahahahaha! Can't face reality?
@@jondunmore4268 Tired of your arrogance.
This gives me singer flashbacks watching this guy sing with all that heart into an underpowered PA.
don Vito on vocals
Who the hell is that? Lol
@@hotwheels1838 he knows the words and ain't bad at em!
Springfeel
BUTTER!
Samwell Nope lol
The swing and groove style of Peter Criss is 1\4 of what made Kiss legends.
100% agree 1/4 of the real Kiss
Swing? WTF are you talking about?
@@wattage2007 I think it's pretty obvious what I was talking about." He had that swing and that style". Gene Simmons speaking about Peter Criss at their Rock and Roll Hall Fame induction ceremony. Check it out WTF!!!
@@wattage2007 not much anymore, but in the early days Peter had a beautiful swing to his playing.
A bounce that gave those records the feel they possessed.
That was gone upon the arrival of Eric ... who was technically a better drummer but he did not possess the swing that Peter offered naturally.
It was much like the swing that Ringo lent to the Beatles feel.
It was evident to me as a kid upon hearing Dynasty and Unmasked and even some of side 4 of Alive II that it was not Peter playing even before the truth was announced... it was because that swing was not there.
The drumming was absolutely GREAT ... but it was not Peter's particular feel.
1/200th actually.
I love that slow fill at 2:42. Sounds soo good
Watched it 5 times now. So freckin good.
NOBODY can groove a classic KISS song, like Peter! DAMN, I forgot how great his groove is/was!
For me strutter always has been a peter Criss song, my favourite drummer was also a KISS drummer (Eric Carr) but for me anyone plays this song like peter. The skills of singer have impressed me , and the band is on point.
Peter showing all the chops. Evening muting the cymbal crash. What fun. Thanks for sharing.
That seemd really fun, and it had to be a total blast for the other musicians. Rock-N-Roll SHOULD be about FUN!
My first inclination was to make a good natured joke, but then I got distracted and it was playing in the background and the singer and the rest of the band was pretty solid!! Really well done!
Not too bad for a 71 year old .. Go Peter...
Seriously. That's what is lost on these haters. I doubt most of the haters here will even make to their 70s or be able to pee standing up.
Patrick Dezenzio hey bro . I wasn't being a hater i was saying .. he did a great job ..
Not you man:-) I meant the others below who were bashing him for all kinds of things.
Patrick Dezenzio oh ok cheers brother...thought you must have misread what i meant ...
Me and Peter used to party a lot together
Peter Criss once said that when they started Kiss and started rehearsing they played the Wicked Lester songs which although good, weren't really setting the world on fire. But when Paul brought in "Strutter" He was going "Okay, now, we're taking it to a whole other level!"
Sounds so right with Peter playing
Peter still has it, that classic KISS style drumming ability..
no hell he does NOT
Blinger fan I take
Boring and stilted?
Pete doesn’t have it. He couldn’t make it through 1/4 of a concert. Too bad.
fuck you! yes he does! what have you ever done with your worthless, pathetic life besides criticize others for no reason?
I’m actually surprised at how good Peter was in this. Absolutely solid.
peter always plays well.
That's about all he's good for these days: one song in a studio with five other people who aren't going to tell him to arrive on time. Not being mean: he's over 70, he's had to cope with injury, drugs, lawsuits, no income; he's slightly retarded, and he's very bitter, he's a liar, and he doesn't practice at all due to his age and injuries, so, just sayin'...
Jon Dunmore ahh yes another person who doesn’t know peter personally and hasn’t heard the real stories, just another punk brainwashed by the gene and Paul band. Gene and Paul are the liars.
He still plays drums better than I ever will. The fucking Catman!
Jon Dunmore Yes finally someone who knows what they’re talking about!! 🖐 🤘👊
I'm really impressed - Peter sounds great here!!
Peter you still got it man! The singer nailed it too! Thanks I enjoyed that.
Peter still has it!
Uh, no.
@@jondunmore4268 uh yaaaaa!
@@marcf869 -- Oh wow, you put five a's in your comment. You must have won that exchange. I didn't train hard enough punching my 'o' key.
Let me try:
Uh, nooooooooooooooooooo.
(Hey, I did it! The triumph of the human spirit! That means MY statements is correct now!)
He sounds good but he does not have the ability to play a full show.
@@jondunmore4268
You're a goof.
I've always loved Peters snazy jazzy sound in Rock the man plays by feel not notes
Thanks for posting this!
Nice vocals! Not in a studio processing his voice through million dollar equipment. As for Peter, he's the MAN!!!! This band sounds as good as the real Kiss.....
He still has that swing classic Kiss and so fun to hear his sound and tasty fills ! Wow
Peter Criss and the Ventures' Mel Taylor are the first drummers who caught my attention around the age of 5 or 6. I have many heroes, but these were the first. THANK YOU, PETER CRISS for being part of the reason I discovered the joy of drums and drumming!
The raw sounds of Chris's drums. Awesome .
I think Peter looks and sounds good on this vid...
GodofThunder66 that's in part due to the gallon of tar he covers his gray head in
Pete will always be a great drummer. And as far as a human, he is top notch. We all have had demons in our past. Look at him today. My shit is weak in my past also. So, Pete is doing his thing. Well. Fuck you Paul. Maybe you need a dose of humility like Pete got.
Thank you for letting us know how low your standards are.
@@jondunmore4268 What's the problem, he isn't as flashy as you think he should be?
Playing and writing music for 14 years I'd take a guy who I can rely on keeping time all day but isn't flashy over a guy that can play crazy fills quickly, but speeds up and slows down constantly.
Good drumming is all about keeping steady time, as well as playing to the song. If you want people to notice you, play lead guitar.
@@Ayyem93 -- You're obviously hiding some deep pain, my redheaded step-child. Please find some friends soon who can support you through your time of need.
That was freaking GREAT!
Peter has that Original Kiss Energy and sound that can’t be replicated 👍
I agree, he has that special jazzy feeling and swing in his drumming and he is also a very good singer
Singer and Carr are better
@@natecannon6746 that's a joke
@@ocho611
No it's really not
Nate Cannon I agree tho peter Criss at the top of his game was pretty good
This was great!!!! Thanks for posting!!!!!!!
Killer ! Peter still good as ever, doesn't overplay and perfectly placed fills . What more could you ask for in a Drummer.
Legend
That’s what I’ve always loved about his style...he just doesn’t overplay and it’s makes for a great groove.
No better drummer for kiss then Peter Criss!! The OG Catman!
Eric carr was not bad too
Eric Singer isn’t the real Catman, but he is the best drummer. They need Eric lol
I think all the people bashing Peter Criss are all forgetting one thing. Peter played drums in one of the all time at least top 10 bands on the planet which in my opinion makes him legendary. Its not about his technique or how fast he could play and all the other horse shit people are saying about him. Its about what he was a part of and Kiss have their place in history forever. There will never be another band like Kiss or a drummer like Peter. You all have to get over it. The man is 72 years old and is not looking to set the world on fire again. Looks like he is just having a great time playing. Why would anyone be concerned if he is boring or don't have it anymore or can't make it through an entire concert? He needs to prove nothing to no one. He's been there done that and just living his life. End of story!
He sucks
Blippy Stiffington Your entitled to your opinion but wether he sucks or not he is still the original drummer of one of the biggest bands on the planet and that says it all.
Anyone who doesn't know he sucks is not a musician. Certainly not a drummer.
He sucks. Period. He was never good. Average on his best day.
Hi James. Now that's an asinine to make isn't it? First off i am a full time musician and i don't suck. LOL Your response is one of the reasons i don't like to respond to posts online because of getting answers like the one you gave. I didn't say Peter Criss was Dave Weckl. I stated that no matter which way you put it or what your opinion is he was and always will be the original drummer that played in one of the biggest rock bands on the planet that made tons of money. I don't understand why people read into this stuff so much.
Does it make you feel better to say he sucks considering what he achieved? Your entitled to your opinion and respect it. I just don't get how people make crazy statements about other musicians who have and will do more than we can only dream about. Have a good one.
Anthony Liberto
Fact: Peter Criss is not now, never has been, and never will be a good drummer. If you knew all the shit the band had to do from 1976 to 1979 to just play that material, you'd know what I mean. They finally gave up on him in 1979 and used session drummers instead.
His return in 1995 was full of problems. The dude simply cannot play the drums well. Period.
Jazz drumming takes a whole different level of skill, and Peter certainly doesn't have that skill.
Listen, no offense, but if you don't know he sucks, you must suck. You don't have 22 years experience, you have one year experience repeated 22 times.
I love seeing humans rocking out like this man on vocal. Inspiring stuff.
He still has the chops...probably wouldn’t be able to do a full show or tour but he’ll always be the original drummer/co-founder of KISS and no one can take that away from him.
looks like he needs to put on more weight to compete with the singer
WHY wouldn't he be able to do a full show ?? I say bullshit ( no offense )
Peter and Ace have agreed to finish up the final farewell tour with Gene and Paul so yeah I believe he could do a whole show.
@@darrenboothe8237 when was this?
@@darrenboothe8237 he could do a whole TOUR
This is KISS-drums the way it should sound!
Great work Peter.
Håkan Fröjd
You are obviously not a drummer. I could teach this to a 10 year old girl in a day.
James Rudd good for you fuckwad, the beats wouldn’t be here to teach or learn if it wasn’t for him, playing something already created is easy, it takes skill to CREATE something.
James Rudd I could play Stairway to Heaven on guitar when I was 12, so I’m better than Jimmy Page.
Peter plays with a lot of Heart!!!
I always say that there´s no one like Peter. He may be not the greatest drummer, but he has something that others don´t... His own personality. I´m glad to see Peter Drumming againg.
Can you imagine a rock hero you have listen to growing up is playing drums for you? How surreal that would be to turn around and there is Peter Criss. Awesome.
Peter sounds great - Great performance of this tune all around. The singer did an excellent job!
Awesome! Go Peter!
Loved it, i wish someone in the studio had recorded it oroperly but grateful for this
I need more of this
Peter WOW ,now that's the real kiss. Not some tribute band but the real deal. Love you Peter.
Peter is AWESOME...that long tom roll off was tight...and the triplet close to the end was skits....I really enjoyed this....even tho KISS Alive was partially dubbed...the Drum Solo was not...that I know of....and still is one of the BEST DRUM Solo's EVER!!...Thank You.....I really enjoyed this!!!
Gregg Galdo
Clearly, you aren't a drummer. I was doing that at 10.
James Rudd ....excuse me....I am a MUSICIAN....I attended and graduated from MUSICIANS INSTITUTE and I have had lessons with Van Halen Vai Metheny Batten....also attended MANY DRUM Seminars taught by Pocaro and Smith and etc....so...seems to me you dont know the FIRST thing about me....dumbass!!!....go troll somewhere else you hack......incidentally....why did you only reply to MY comment ?!....there are many more COMPLIMENTARY comments here about Peters PLAYING....why don't you reply to the others....the first thing I was taught in MUSIC SCHOOL was to APPRECIATE ACCEPT AND APPLAUD.....NEVER criticize condemn or complain....so....it is clear to ME....YOU are not even CLOSE to being a MUSICIAN because a COMPLIMENTARY COMMENT triggered NEGATIVITY from within YOU!
Gregg Galdo
Funny you mention Porcaro. I knew him. He taught me more about drumming than anyone else. He would have been the first to tell you Peter is not a good drummer. Granted, he would do it graciously and politely, but would do it nonetheless. He was a wonderful guy.
I am not as nice. Here's the bottom line - if you don't know Peter is a bad drummer, you suck as a musician. Period. It is really that simple.
Keep up the lessons, it's obvious you need many more if them. Then again, your one year of experience repeated 22 times kind of leads me to believe you won't ever not suck.
Major labels have paid me for decades huge dollars to play on albums. Have they offered that to you? So now tell me who sucks.
As for Steve Smith - the world's best drummer alive today. No one is as good.
And a really nice guy to boot.
peter cris , the best drummer of kiss history , ever !! congratulations from brazil !!!
I recently saw vintage footage of Peter Criss drum solo during one of their old concerts. He really had it going on back then and was a force to be reckoned with. He did really well. So he really could play drums.
He is playing better now than some of the reunion shows
Well think about it that mustve been after months of touring he was worn out here he is well rested and hasn't played in a while
Dwight Manning they controlled him drumming techniques during the reunion tour.
That’s the thing about aging. Sometimes you got it and sometimes you don’t. Unfortunately, I can relate.
His drum kit was huge, this is all you need for any kiss song.
Love Peter criss hope he gets back in the band us fans really miss the original catman
I was probably about seven years old when I found his first solo album it was on 8 track it was pretty much the only thing I had. I man wore that tape out I played it every day beating on card board boxes I can still my older brother saying he wished that tape would break nowadays I have a real set and I still play those same songs what ever drumming capability I have I owe to this man
I love this!!
Awesome!!!! He's still got it!
pete was awesome here
That was really great to watch.
nailed it. that was great
Peter is no John Bonham but he certainly is part of the Kiss sound and feel.
bonham wasn't that great. Peter is as good as anyone who ever played the drums.
Ok, now I KNOW you are an uneducated buffoon. Bonham was one of THE greatest drummers in the rock world. Peter NEVER held a candle to him. Jesus, dude, get off the drugs......DRUGS ARE BAD!!!!!
I am reading all these posts then came upon yours. Bonham wasn't that great? I have to ask you what is it that you think made Bonham not great and i am not talking about comparing him to Peter Criss. I am just talking about drumming. It amazes me how people make statements without being able to back them up so i am looking forward to hearing why you think Bonham wasn't that great. Thanks!
Don't mind James B, Anthony. The ward mixed up his meds and he got out of the cage accidentally. All should be well now. LOL
LMFAO Got it. Thanks for the response.
Perfect drumming!, great Peter!!
Peter really laying it down here !!!!
Peter was the reason I was a drummer in high school great drummer 😎
Peter Criss is and always will be my favorite member of Kiss.
He's still great ..love the way plays the best!!!
That was great!
I love this
Peter plays with feeling and has that mojo even now.
It’s good to see a younger fellow playing KISS on his guitar.
He was the reason I picked up the sticks! People can say what they want, but he will always be great in my book!
Wow! They did this on my birthday hehe best birthday gift ever 🤘
Sing it big man, I love it!!
He is killing it
I was also young in the 70´s. Peter is an awesome drummer. Love the old Kiss with his sound.
That was awesome
Nice job!! No lip syncing either, loved it!!
CatMan show em' how's its done, we still love ya' man!!!
Damn right
This made me happy :')
Peter plays perfect here ! That’s Peter Criss as we knew him back then !!!
Just Great !!!
I love it. Very reminiscent of their studio version. I like Vito's vocals better than Paul's. I could definitely hear this version on an 8-track tape blaring through those pillow style clunky headphones 🎧, and me just letting the stress of another elementary school day fade away as I hang out in my attic bedroom doodling on paper instead of doing my homework back in the day. Liked and saved in my playlist. Awesomeness! 🤗😀
This comment is a WINNER!!
Way to go great jam!!
Good Lord! You guys ROCK!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I saw him in March of1975 Schererville Indiana....they just put out the album....or 8-track "Hotter Than Hell".....no CDs back then.....I don't even think cassettes were popular yet.What a great band.
peter on good form,great to see
There's that feel, that sound!
My goodness. There it is! That Classic KISS sound!
Peter is ripping this shut up. Damn good for an old man. Great Job Peter, and the singer was ripping that shit up too. Great Vid!! Thanx for posting
When I want to learn KISS songs on drums, I always watch old videos of KISS. It's the only way to get the true feel
I love Peter Criss…a big part of the original Kiss sound 🤟🏼
peter is was and always will be awesome !!
That was really really good!
I think Peter is ready for a reunion
I think not. He struggled back in 03 when he was way younger. He couldn't handle playing a two hour show let alone a full tour.
Peter really has a great R&R voice.
Awesome Peter! and the ending is Killer.
Peter YOU KICKED ASS!!!! LOVED THIS!!
This is obviously his band hosting a guy who wanted to sing a kiss song- probably during rehearsals for his farewell shows.
He’s in his 70’s- he’s had tendinitis and other issues- but the song parts are all there, and his timekeeping is steady.
He’s just not snapping the drums like a guy who has no tendon issues-
I don’t understand the negative commentary on this vid
As a drummer who suffers from tendinitis, I know how he feels.
This guy does a better job than a lot of covers I've seen of this song.
As far as his haters, their just a bunch of wanna be rock star losers who've never accomplished anything in the music business near the level that Peter did. Peter's playing was fabulous on those first 5 Kiss albums. He's toured the world several times in one of the biggest rock bands in history. He's influenced millions of kids to pick up drumsticks. How many of his detractors and little haters can say that ? That's right, not too many. All they know is double bass blast beats and hitting the drums as hard as possible with no concept of Accents or taste. Losers, that's what they are and all they'll ever be. True story ! Rock on forever Peter !!!🥁
He has a very similar style to his late friend Jerry Nolan of the NY Dolls. It's a loose R&B/Rock New York sound.
They were very good friends. Peter said Jerry gave him his first drum lesson.
Exactly ! Fuck the haters !!! Peter accomplished more than most of them ever will. How many of those idiots can say they played in one of the biggest bands in history ? How many Gold and Platinum records have they played on ? How many times have they been on sold out world tours ? How many have played on one of the most influential albums in rock history Kiss Alive ? Peter wasn't the best drummer ever and he never claimed he was. He played with feeling and from his heart. He was an integral part of Kiss's success in the 70's. He's not 27 anymore. So what, we're all going to get old. Peter's playing on those first 5 Kiss albums was great ! Fuck the haters ! Bunch of wanna be rock star losers. And oh yeah...by the way, Peter is still a millionaire.
Jerry didn’t have a loose feel, he had pocket so deep you’d lose your change in them.
That's because both of them were taught to play by Gene Krupa.
Peter never was the most technically proficient drummer out there, but he had a feel and swing that fit those songs perfectly and he always "played the song" as they say great. All those comments talking shit on a man over 70 that is a legend and inspired millions of young people to pursue their passion for music is pathetic and sad. There's more to music than who has the fastest this or the most complex that.
WOW, Pete on drums and MIke Reno on vocals.....LoverCriss